How sick is the long-term care insurance industry?The headlines are bleak:“What’s killing the long-term care insurance industry?”“Costs of Long-Term Care Rise While Payment Options Narrow”Contrary to what is often published on the internet, long-term care insurance...
Long-Term Care Facts Column: article originally published by the Redlands Daily Facts August 8, 2013:Long-term-care insurance is an emotional subject. I mean, really, who wants to talk about the possibility of needing help with bathing, dressing, and toileting?...
Long-Term Care Facts Column: article originally published by the Redlands Daily Facts May 9, 2013: In my last column, I addressed recent articles published on a several well-known news websites have been riddled with half-truths and misleading information. In an...
Some of the leading long-term care insurance companies have recently announced that they will soon offer policies that have different rates for men and women. Gender-based pricing for insurance is not new. Most insurance policies have premiums that are based on...
Long-Term Care Facts Column: article originally published by the Redlands Daily Facts February 21, 2013: My last column explained the government’s role in providing long-term care. As a general guideline, if your household income is less than $50,000 per year and your...
Long-Term Care Facts Column: article originally published by the Redlands Daily Facts February 7, 2013: Last week I discussed the need for long-term care planning and the role that long-term care insurance can play. Surprisingly, many people still believe that...